19 Bookmarks by crystal_complex

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    In which Shane Hollander strains a tendon, cracks a tooth, breaks a rib, and tries not to put a dent in his marriage.

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    09 Jan 2026

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    “I think we tell world now,” Ilya declared grandly, pacing across Shane’s living room in Montreal. “Big announcement. Maybe fireworks. Maybe airplane banner over city—”

    Shane, sitting curled on the couch in sweatpants, nearly choked on his tea.

    “No,” he said immediately. “Absolutely not. No fireworks. No banners. No announcements. I’m not letting you hard launch us into oblivion.”

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    Five times they soft launch and one time they hard launch, or Ilya is given free rein to soft launch their relationship.

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    08 Jan 2026

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    Lily: i am alive

    Lily: hurt

    Lily: but they gave me drugs it’s nice

    Lily: i want you

    Lily: my hands miss yours

    or; ilya gets injured on the ice. shane can't handle it.

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    08 Jan 2026

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    Maybe if the video ended there, Shane thought, it would be okay. Okayish. Still incriminating. Still a fucking disaster. Still embarrassing, to have his breakup with this beautiful actress filmed and disseminated on Reddit of all fucking places, but not a nail in his coffin, burying him alive. But the video didn’t end there.

    “Can I ask if you’ve ever been with another guy?” she had to ask.

    And he, tears visible in his eyes, had to nod.

    Just once. Just a single nod.

    Why did he have to nod?

    “Have you ever told anyone that before?” He shook his head. “Was it different? With a guy?”

    “Of course.”

    Of course.

    “Was it better?”

    “Yes.”

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    Shane’s conversation with Rose is secretly recorded. Months later, after the All-Star game and Ilya’s confession in Russian, the video gets leaked online. Shane is outed to the world while Ilya is in Russia, and must now finish the 2016-2017 season with the entire world in on his secret.

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    08 Jan 2026

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    The term, he’s told, is temporary retrograde amnesia. Ilya doesn’t need the direct translation to understand: he forgot things. Ten years of things.

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    08 Jan 2026

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    It's New Years' Eve and Shane takes a Vodka-induced spiral through a level of jealousy he didn't know existed.

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    He looked over the rim of his glass, eyes immediately landing on Ilya’s laughing face on the other side of the club near the bar. He had his arm slung over Svetlana’s shoulders, her neck comfortably at the bend of his elbow. Shane’s teeth ground together when Ilya used the crook of his arm to pull Svetlana closer, Ilya's head tipping down to place his ear near her mouth.

    It was Ilya’s turn to lean in to speak in Svetlana’s ear, a grin spreading over Svetlana’s gorgeous face as she listened to his words. 

    Shane could vividly imagine what Ilya’s voice would sound like at this point. It would be raspy and rough, like a rumble. He’d heard him sound like that a thousand times and Shane would never be sick of it. It made his chest tight, his heart hammering to think about the way Ilya’s soft lips would brush along his ear. How his tongue would lick up the shell before nipping at the spot under Shane’s ear that made him moan.

    But he wasn’t doing any of that. He was talking to Svetlana. His friend.

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    05 Jan 2026

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    Shane trembles harder, overwhelmed by the praise, the possession lacing Ilya’s voice. Heat coils tight in his stomach, pressure winding. He clings to Ilya like he might float away. “Ilya,” he gasps. “I—”

    Ilya cards fingers through Shane’s hair, pushing damp locks off his forehead. “That’s right. You’re perfect. So pretty for me.”

    Shane’s face flames. The insecurity is still there, but it transforms into a desperate need for reassurance. Voice shaking, he stammers, “P-pretty… I’m—prettier?”

    Ilya’s thrust stutters for a heartbeat, then he groans, burying his face in Shane’s neck. “The prettiest,” he growls, words vibrating against Shane’s skin. “All mine.”
     

    It's bad enough that Shane has to do warm-ups in a giant bunny suit. It's worse that Ilya's stunning ex-boyfriend picks that exact moment to visit. It's a catastrophe when said ex starts offering unsolicited advice about what Ilya likes done with his cock.

    Shane’s about two seconds from losing it.

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    05 Jan 2026

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    His chain broke. His crucifix—his mother’s crucifix—is missing.

    Shane would bet good money that Ilya’d rather have his jaw broken and three teeth knocked out than lose that necklace.

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    05 Jan 2026

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    Shane just wanted to drink his coffee, but now he’s braiding hair on a 4K camera setup in his kitchen.

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    05 Jan 2026

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    Ilya's new neighbor is annoying. Sucks that he's ridiculously handsome, and good at cooking, and Ilya might be falling in love with him.

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    05 Jan 2026

  11. Public Bookmark 5

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    Gajeel, Levy, and Lily spend their first Christmas in Era enjoying snowball fights, intense meal preparations, a walk in the woods, and much more!

    This story is best read after the other Council Year stories as it contains spoilers and requires context.

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    03 Jan 2026

  12. Public Bookmark 19

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    After a run-in with some gross magic on the job, Levy helps Gajeel take care of his hair. Gajeel experiences a long overdue emotional release.

    No Council Year context is necessary to enjoy this story.

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    03 Jan 2026

  13. Public Bookmark 3

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    The Custody Enforcement Unit celebrates Halloween at an old haunt. Levy banishes some trauma ghosts, Gajeel gets a taste of what he wants, and they both look dang good doing it.

    This story is best read after The Era of Shadows and Sunshine as it contains spoilers and requires context.

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    03 Jan 2026

  14. Public Bookmark 3

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    The trio weathers their first thunderstorm since living in the cottage. Lily is a scaredy cat.

    No Council Year context is necessary to enjoy this story.

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    03 Jan 2026

  15. Public Bookmark 17

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    After platonically sharing a bed for weeks, Levy’s dreams take a needy turn. The dreams torture Gajeel in the best kind of way.

    No Council Year context is necessary to enjoy this story.

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    03 Jan 2026

  16. Public Bookmark 9

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    Levy's period starts. Gajeel doesn't know how to help but he's determined to learn.

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    03 Jan 2026

  17. Public Bookmark 2

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    Gajeel and Levy join their friends for afternoon tea and accept a mission that takes them back to a shadowy haunt.

    This story is best read after The Era of Shadows and Sunshine as it contains spoilers and requires context.

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    03 Jan 2026

  18. Public Bookmark 8

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    The Custody Enforcement Unit is called to assist with a job in Oak Town, much to Gajeel’s dismay. A shipment of books is delivered to the cottage, much to Levy’s delight. Lily reiterates the importance of healthy communication.

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    03 Jan 2026

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    Jiang Cheng loses his memories. Without the burden of his trauma, he starts being civil and nice to everyone around him.

    Wei Wuxian, used to navigating Jiang Cheng's hate, finds himself at a loss in the face of his apathy.
    Lan Xichen mourns the Wanyin he had once known.
    Jin Ling just wants his Jiujiu back.

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    01 Dec 2025

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